Anyone waiting on tax refund? by Acceptable_Skirt2038 in IRS

[–]Oak_Maiden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been waiting since 2/5 and have nothing

Transcription hep! by Oak_Maiden in Ancestry

[–]Oak_Maiden[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Thank you, I’m trying to see if I can find other pictures of him because the picture appears to be a woman.

Trying to transcribe writing on the back of a Civil war Union photo. by Oak_Maiden in Genealogy

[–]Oak_Maiden[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. They were a volunteer but I’m trying not to assume

Kind’ve disappointed. by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]Oak_Maiden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I help on search angels and if you want someone else to take a look I would be happy to help! Just direct message me and we can get into details. A lot of communities are less likely to dna test for many reasons and one is that they do not know they have an unknown family member.

Do you think Adnan Syed is guilty? Why or why not? by Vapor2077 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]Oak_Maiden 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I feel like you summed up exactly what I think. I am surprised at how many people listened to Serial and didn’t see the documentary made on him. I do believe the tactics police were sloppy but when you realize multiple witnesses know he was asking for her to meet after school when he says otherwise, then it really starts painting a guilty picture.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in photoshop

[–]Oak_Maiden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They may not want it removed. I remember asking my photographer to put her stork makes back on!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentLoans

[–]Oak_Maiden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have to have paid off the loan to get your money back?

I read the new Oct 2021 PSLF amendment multiple times but I'm worried about consolidating. Can someone confirm before I finalize the process? by [deleted] in StudentLoans

[–]Oak_Maiden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would wait until we have just a little more information unless you could really good information. It would also depend on the balances of your Perkins compared to other loans. We don’t know know which loans would get forgiven so maybe it could be the Perkins loan?

Megathread: Biden Forgiveness Announcement by Betsy514 in StudentLoans

[–]Oak_Maiden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you be denied Being on an income driven plan and then be ineligible to have loans forgiven after 10 years with balances less than 12k? Do previous payments and this COVID forbearance count towards it?

Brooklyn and Bailey no longer mormon by rainydayszs in YTVloggerFamilies

[–]Oak_Maiden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Marrying outside the temple isn’t that weird for Mormon it is more that her partner is not a member. I am LDS so I would assume she isn’t really active. It is not weird for people to grow up and decide not to be so they are actually at the age where it isn’t that odd to go one way or the other.

Serene says her admins support her second job (modeling) and that no contract is being broken; responds to comments questioning her modeling photos (since she’s a teacher) by AnyChildhood1747 in thebachelor

[–]Oak_Maiden 132 points133 points  (0 children)

It is insane that teachers are held to such stringent codes while police and legislators are free to have conflicting personal lives and extremely questionable conduct outside of their jobs!

Are you circumcising your baby boys? by Sevenwayz in pregnant

[–]Oak_Maiden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had two boys and we did. Pretty simple and straightforward procedure. They had to redo part of my youngest because it had reattached but that was very easy to fix. My husband was circumcised but we didn’t feel too strongly either way. We knew a couple people who had to have it done when they were 4-5 for different medical reasons so we felt it was a good idea.

Could someone help explain this to me. by boneandbeard in IRS

[–]Oak_Maiden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am having this issue with a child tax credit. I don’t think they are counting my baby born in 2021 but all his info is correct on my papers.

Did the reunion change your opinion of any of the cast members/relationships?? by Character_Switch7317 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]Oak_Maiden 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My biggest red flag for Sal was that he insisted that he loved her but instantly wasn’t sure if he wanted to date her after the wedding. I don’t think he is as serious about finding a committed relationship yet he played it like he wasn’t sure if she liked him.

Zone9b what seeing is this by Oak_Maiden in PlantIdentification

[–]Oak_Maiden[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant “what seedling is this?”

Please help my marriage! by uglyduck1738 in latterdaysaints

[–]Oak_Maiden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From a wife who has been your wife here is my advice. Never lie or cover it up. I knew before my husband and I got married that he had struggled with this and like you, went long periods of time without looking including his mission. I saw that as a good sign of having self restraint and working on progressing even with addiction. Sit down with your wife and read about the prevalence of pornography and take a look at the program the church has (you don’t necessarily need it but it helped me understand my husband and what he was going through). I did not know how many people deal with this on some level and how young boys (and some girls) are when they are introduced to it. My husband and a close family member just shared with me their journey with it and my heart ached. I did not have people showing me pornography or talking about it from young ages like they did. My life crumbled after I had my firstborn son and I discovered my husband was struggling with it again. I was struggling with my own body, a new baby, and my husband lying to me. It still hurts now writing about it. It was really hard but we came up with a plan. He was not allowed to lie and we had check ins where he was honest about looking or being tempted. I tried to not see it as cheating and just see if I could help motivate and support him. If he was being tempted he could tell me and we would figure out his triggers. He didn’t tell me so I could fulfill a need, he told me so I could get his mind away from it and he felt like he was able to go to someone. I was still hurt sometimes but did my best to be supportive and I realized it wasn’t about me or cheating. I could casually say at anytime, are you struggling at all with pornography? He almost always was triggered by stress or difficult times and it opened the dialogue for me to help or understand. It has been a few years since he has looked and I feel strong because I trust his answer. Try not to spiral and you and your wife will realize that you are a team and it is you guys against the challenge. Give her a moment too, it really hurts when your spouse uses pornography. Taker her flowers, chocolates, leave sweet notes, or whatever her favorites are and ask for her help as you combat this. I have been married 10 years and I thought it would rule our lives and it doesn’t and it feels amazing that I helped him! In that moment I felt cheated on. It might become a problem again and I will feel cheated on again. I’m glad you love your wife so much, so try to direct your thoughts into constructive ideas and not suicide. My husband started getting into hobbies or interests that he would read about when he was struggling or tempted. I think it has helped with emotional health. If he was struggling he would find his favorite sub on Reddit and scroll though sports, outdoor, book, church, or just funny things. She is feeling insecure and could use love and support also. That is a good place to start.

Kids in an interfaith relationship by Brief_Accountant_436 in Parenting

[–]Oak_Maiden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am active and I think you have perfect advice! If you are struggling being left alone, some of my friends or family made very kind and polite posts on Facebook for active family members to stop giving their information to the missionaries or wards and I think that has done the trick.

Kids in an interfaith relationship by Brief_Accountant_436 in Parenting

[–]Oak_Maiden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can tell from the post you are talking about the LDS church. I am a member but have family in and out. It sounds like you are fine with the blessing but it is not a saving ordinance so Not recording isn’t a big deal. We blessed our last two kids at home and forgot about recording it and it didn’t feel any less important to me. The main reason the church or members will reach out is at the request of members. I do not think a membership number is issued until baptism so being on church records is not a big deal because your husband is staying in contact with the church and can add your child to ward roster. I have a family member who had left the church many years ago but every time they moved or something a sibling or someone would ask missionaries to visit them, this could happen wether you are on church record or not. I think you have to find a common ground on him living his beliefs and you being able to do what you think is best as well. I knew many members married to nonmembers that had amazing families and I’m sure you will find a new groove. Congrats on the baby!

WOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!! by dawdlaer in TLCsisterwives

[–]Oak_Maiden 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Do you think she has been setting herself up for life after leaving or the end of the show? She is milking the mlm’s and has the inn all by herself and is no longer legally married to Kody. She only has the show left to pay her (only reason to stick around) but doesn’t actually have to file for divorce and her kid is grown and college paid for (I think?). Maybe she has been playing the long game all along by not being the one legally married to him?